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Newspaper clipping, "Phila. Prisoners Freed By Germans," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Lists Philadelphia servicemen, including Charles W. Drew, recently released from German prisoner-of-war camps, circa 1918.

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes," from an unidentified publication, January 10, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

Proofs for correction for Charles W. Drew's obituary, circa 1918. Presumably written when he was missing in action, prior to notification of his status as a prisoner of war.

Newspaper clipping from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service in France.

Newspaper clipping, "Philadelphian a Flier," from an unidentified publication, circa 1917-1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew graduating from the Ohio State School for Military Aeronautics.

Newspaper clipping, "Phila. Flier, Missing, Forewarned Parents," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's status as missing in action.

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

Newspaper clipping, "Lieut. Drew Wins Higher Army Rating," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew and other Army aviators receiving advanced flying ratings.

Newspaper clipping, "Germantown Youth Downs First Plane," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew shooting down his first plane. Includes a photograph of Drew.

Newspaper clipping, "German Surgeons Removed His Arm," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's talk at the Kiwanis Club regarding his wartime experiences. Includes a photograph of Drew.